Malakwa Suspension Bridge
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Malakwa is known as the site of an exciting suspension bridge spanning the Eagle River. The bridge was originally built in 1915 to connect the farmers with the local community and school system. The bridge had to be rebuilt in 1940. Take the half hour walk to the bridge and you won’t be disappointed. To get there, take Malakwa Road (which is near the Malakwa Café) for 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) until you see the railroad tracks, turn left onto Summerville Husted Road, then go down the Malakwa Suspension Bridge Road to find a small parking lot and a sign pointing out the bridge.
North Fork Wild
Getting away from the lake for a bit, you can enjoy North Fork Wild, a spectacular 51.42 acres bordering the North Fork of the Perry River - a river carrying melt water from upstream glaciers. It was donated to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) in 2012. There is an impressive network of trails that wind through the land’s intact primary cedar and hemlock forests. The
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• Soak in the hot pools. • Hike to the waterfall. • Relax & take in the natural beauty. • Camp or stay in one of our full-kitchen suites.
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trails go along sandy beaches, creeks, sloughs, and the inspiring Lower Perry River Canyon. The property is currently in phase one of development and is expected to be open to the public this summer. How to get there: Heading northeast on the Trans Canada Highway, take a left onto Perry River Road (approx. 28 kilometres from Sicamous) Perry River Road is 3.4 kilometres past Lybarger Road. www.csrd.bc.ca
Crazy Creek
Just west of Revelstoke on the Trans Canada Highway, you will find Crazy Creek Resort, a four-season resort with an amazing variety of attractions. Think of it as a premium base-camp for a perfect vacation for the entire family. First of all there are three large hot pools, geo-thermally heated and conditioned. The beautiful glacial blue water is pristine, clear, and sulfur-free. Be soothed, refreshed, calmed, and reinvigorated as you soak. Breathe the high mountain air as you gaze up at the
beautiful waterfalls of Crazy Creek in the midst of the splendor of the majestic Eagle Pass Valley. You will also enjoy the 240 ft. suspension bridge spanning the gorge directly in front of the waterfalls. The connecting boardwalks leading to the bridge also access public washrooms, a courtyard with a fountain, ice cream/snack shop, seating area and additional boardwalks with viewing platforms. This spot is a peaceful oasis of nature right beside the highway. Consider a relaxing weekend, or bring the ATVs for extensive riding on forestry roads and trails. The growth above Crazy Creek is surprisingly coastal with cedars, ferns and numerous waterfalls. From Crazy Creek Resort’s cabins, or from the hot pool parking lots, it is easy to access top notch hiking or quadding (or sledding) trails as Eagle Pass Mountain and Crazy Creek Gorge offer ideal terrain for touring. This is an affordable family get-away whether you’re looking for spacious fullkitchen accommodation cabins, or tenting sites in the trees. There is a convention centre meeting room that can be used for family reunions or celebrations. www.crazycreekresort.com
Sky Trek Enchanted Forest Skytrek Experience the thrill of spending a day at SkyTrek with your family or friends! Set amongst an old growth cedar forest, SkyTrek offers some high action, heartpumping adventure.